Russ Milheim is the Industry Relations Coordinator at The Direct. On top of utilizing his expertise on the many corners of today’s entertainment to cover the latest news and theories, he establishes and maintains communication and relations between the outlet and the many studio and talent representatives.
Prior to his time here, Russ wrote for The Game of Nerds. From there, he then joined the team at The Direct in 2021 as a writer for the PlayStation side of the website. However, it didn’t take long for his reporting to expand quickly to everything the site covers.
You can follow Russ on Twitter (@RussMilheim) to stay up-to-date with his latest opinionated thoughts and ideas on Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Gaming, and everything in between.
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Russ Milheim's Latest The Direct Articles
The Strangers: Chapter 2 Star Madelaine Petsch Promises They Won't Ruin the Titular Villains
Many are worried about what Chapter 2 will do when it follows through with The Strangers' backstory.
Gen V Season 2 Cast on Redemption, Romance, And the Show's 'Chosen One'
The students of Godolkin University have dealt with a lot, and it isn't going to get any easier.
Gen V Season 2 Producers Reveal How The Boys Season 4 Homelander Twist Sets Up New Episodes
Gen V utilizes the new status quo in The Boys universe to its fullest extent.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Cast Reveal Why Movies Make for the Perfect Finale
Demon Slayer is jumping to the big screen once again to tell the last three parts of its story.
The Long Walk Stars and Producers Talk Grueling Filming Process & Making Every Death Meaningful
The Long Walk is wowing critics across the board, for good reason.
Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights 2025: All 8 Haunted House Mazes Ranked
Art the Clown remains a new staple of Halloween Horror Nights, while Jason crushes in Hollywood.
Bad Man Stars Seann William Scott and Rob Riggle Talk Improv, Character Work, and Chance Perdomo
Seann William Scott and Rob Riggle get to go absolutely crazy in their new movie, Bad Man.
Peacemaker Season 2 Star Nhut Le on Judomaster's Big Return to James Gunn's New DCU
Judomaster is finally back, and he's now firmly on Team ARGUS after losing in Season 1.
London Calling Star Josh Duhamel on Creating a Love Letter to London and Los Angeles
London Calling has DNA and personality from both Los Angeles and London throughout.
Halloween Horror Nights Orlando 2025: All 10 Haunted Houses Ranked
Halloween Horror Nights has been with the world for 34 years and is at its absolute best in a long while.
Twisted Metal Season 3's Calypso Story Teased by Showrunner
If Season 3 is greenlit, there will be plenty of Calypso and Pope Charlie Kane.
Twisted Metal Season 2 Finale's Calypso & Sweet Tooth Twists Explained by Showrunner and Cast
The Twisted Metal Season 2 finale was quite the spectacle, and there’s a lot to talk about.
The Cut Movie Star Caitríona Balfe on Creating Her Character's Backstory & Exploring Important Themes
The Cut may follow Orlando Bloom's Boxer, but Caitríona Balfe's Caitlin is the real star.
Eli Roth Reveals How Building Miniatures Helped Tell the Disturbing True Story of 'Let the Devil In'
In order to tell this incredibly dark story, Eli Roth and the team had to lean into creativity.
Upload Series Finale Star Reveals That One Main Character Almost Survived Their Shocking Death
Upload didn't have a happy ending for everyone and certainly not for those you'd expect.
Toxic Avenger Director Clarifies Rumors About the Movie Being Unreleasable Due to Gore
Rumors claimed that Toxic Avenger's release was impacted by its heavy violence and gore, but here's the truth.
Trust Movie Producers Reveal Why Sophie Turner Was the Perfect Actress for the Part
Sophie Turner is not only an amazing actress, but she also has key personal experiences relevant to the film.
Peacemaker Season 2 Star Teases Epic Dance Opening That Took Twice as Long to Film
Season 1's dance was a big deal, so Season 2 has some hefty expectations to live up to.
Invasion Season 3 Producer Simon Kinberg Explains Why They Started With a Two-Year Time Jump
Season 2's cliffhanger remains a mystery, and Season 3 begins two years after it all went down.
Night Always Comes Director Reveals Why Vanessa Kirby was the Perfect Actress for His New Netflix Film
Vanessa Kirby seamlessly blended in with the Fantastic Four, and that capability doesn't stop there.
Nobody 2 Director Explains How Bob Odenkirk's Hutch Mansell Differs From John Wick
Many will quickly compare Hutch Mansell to John Wick, but there's a key difference between the two.
Fixed Director Genndy Tartakovsky Reveals His Cut Cameo In New Raunchy Animated Netflix Film
Fixed goes deep with its jokes, but not everything made it into the final cut.
Apple TV+ Smoke Season 1 Finale Exclusive Clip Teases a Big Confrontation Between Michelle & Dave
Michelle knows what Dave is, and Dave knows she knows, but he's not giving up.
Butterfly Cast on How Its Parental Relationships Make This Spy-Thriller Different
Daniel Dae Kim and Reina Hardesty's father-daughter relationship is truly unique in this series.
Dexter: Resurrection Episode 6 Star Explains That Insane Twin Serial Killer Twist
Gareth had quite the revelation hiding just around the corner, and Dexter wasn't expecting it.
Legendary Disney Villain Animator Reveals That Gaston Was Inspired By LA Gym Bodybuilder Bros
Yes, Gaston is based on exactly what you would think, and it's something people still see daily.
Smoke Showrunner Explains That Shocking Episode 8 Death
Somebody bit the dust in the latest episode of Smoke, but no one saw it coming.
Lilo & Stitch Cast Address Those Big Changes to Nani In Live-Action Adaptation
Nani had significant changes made to her character, which some audiences loved and others hated.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood Stars Tease How the Spin-Off Reframes the Characters You Know and Love
Outlander: Blood of My Blood will let audiences see characters from the franchise at a much earlier stage in their lives.
Ne Zha 2: Michelle Yeoh and Cast Explain How the Film Makes It's Unique Mark on Animation
Ne Zha II is a massive film, and it's unlike most of what Western audiences usually experience.
Twisted Metal Showrunner Says 'Fans Will Lose Their Minds' When They Learn His Idea for Season 4
Twisted Metal might only be on Season 2, but fans have no idea what's coming down the line.
The Strangers: Chapter 2 Made Big Changes After the First Movie's Mixed Reviews
Audiences weren't the biggest fans of the first movie in the trilogy, and the creatives heard.
Alien: Earth Star Timothy Olyphant Explains How His Synthetic Adds to the Franchise's Legacy
Timothy Olyphant plays Kirsh, a synthetic mentor to the show's main protagonist, who expands on the franchise's lore.
Friday the 13th "Sweet Revenge" Director on How His Short Is Inspired By "The Final Chapter"
Jason finally killed the rights issues troubling him, and he's coming back for more carnage.
The Naked Gun Actress Reveals the Funniest Scene In the Movie Was Cut Short
Liam Neeson's Frank and Liza Koshy's Detective Barnes' big scene originally had a few more walls.
Hazbin Hotel Creator Confirms There Have Been Conversations About a Broadway Adaptation
The music in Hazbin Hotel is so catchy and performative that it's perfect for the stage, but will it ever make it there?
Heroes & Villains Creative Director on Filling a Hole in Star Wars Merchandise and Utilizing Fantastic Four's World
Good news: Inferno Squad fans never have to feel unseen again.
Funko Executive Reveals Why Superman Villain Ultraman Was a Chase and Not His Own Figure
The Hammer of Boravia was in the main line of the Superman Funkos, with Ultraman being his Chase.
M3GAN 2.0 Star Ivanna Sakhno Reveals How AMELIA Would Handle a Rom-Com Genre Twist
If there were ever a M3GAN rom-com, Amelia might not be seeking love like her android counterpart.
Twisted Metal Season 2 Star Stephanie Beatriz and Cast Tease Their Crazy Tournament Contestants
Twisted Metal Season 2 finally brings the tournament to the forefront of the story.